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A Seat at the Table

In the earliest days of the American colonies, it was common for a household to own only one chair, and use of the chair was reserved for the man of the house while women and c

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Activity: Step Inside the Painting

Explore different points of view by imagining yourself inside a painting.

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Activity: Are Sneakers the Windsor Chairs of the Shoe World?

Consider how specialized goods become more affordable for all.

Quilting: A Living Tradition

Many museums exist for the purpose of preserving objects, many of which are handmade and not produced anymore.

Elaborate fabric quilt featuring an arrangement of five star shapes in the center, surrounded by a border of smaller star shapes and an outermost border of appliqued fabric in a floral pattern.

Object Story: "Lone Star" Appliqued Chintz and Pieced Quilt

Quilt made by Mary Seeds Moon around 1840 in the popular Lone Star pattern.

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Activity: What Can a Basket Tell Us

Explore different features of Indigenous baskets to understand the lives of people from different times, places, and cultures.

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Activity: Mi'kmaq Teenagers Today and Cultural Identity

Make a connection to contemporary Mi'kmaq culture through music and poetry.